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Sairang–Anand Vihar Terminal Rajdhani Express

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Sairang - Anand Vihar Terminal
Rajdhani Express
SANG - ANVT Rajdhani Express train board.
Overview
Service typeRajdhani Express
LocaleMizoram, Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh & New Delhi
First service
  • 13 September 2025; 50 days ago (2025-09-13) (Inaugural)
  • 19 September 2025; 44 days ago (2025-09-19) (Commercial)
Current operatorNortheast Frontier Railway (NFR)
Route
TerminiSairang (SANG)
Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT)
Stops20
Distance travelled2,515 km (1,563 mi)
Average journey time42 hrs 20 mins
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number20507 / 20508
Lines used
On-board services
ClassesAC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum,
59 km/h (37 mph) average including halts.

The 20507 / 20508 Sairang–Anand Vihar Terminal Rajdhani Express is a Rajdhani Express train of Indian Railways that connects Sairang of Mizoram and Anand Vihar Terminal of New Delhi, the capital city of India.[1][2][3]

The train was inaugurated on 13 September 2025 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Aizwal, Mizoram in India.[4]

History

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The Sairang–Anand Vihar Terminal Rajdhani Express is a premier train service that links the northeastern state of Mizoram with the national capital, New Delhi. The train originates from Sairang, located near Aizawl, and terminates at Anand Vihar Terminal in Delhi. It forms part of Indian Railways’ strategy to improve high-speed and long-distance connectivity for the northeastern region, following similar Rajdhani services introduced from Assam, Tripura, and Arunachal Pradesh. The service gained significance after the Sairang railway station was developed as a key terminal in Mizoram. The train was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India on 13 September 2025, reflecting the government’s broader policy of enhancing integration of the northeast with the rest of the country.[5] The train provides fully air-conditioned coaches, including First AC, Second AC, and Third AC, with catering and onboard services similar to other Rajdhani Express trains.

In addition to strengthening regional connectivity, the Sairang–Anand Vihar Terminal Rajdhani Express also symbolizes the first-ever direct Rajdhani link for Mizoram. Until its launch, passengers from the state relied on railheads in Assam or Tripura to access long-distance premium trains. The project gained momentum after the completion of the Bhairabi–Sairang railway line, which extended the rail network deep into Mizoram's capital region.[6]

Notably, this service also marked the introduction of a new Rajdhani Express after a gap of nearly six years, making it a significant addition to the Indian Railways network.[7]

Timings

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20507 - Sairang | Friday ( 4:30 pm )

20508 - Anand Vihar Terminal | Sunday ( 7:50 pm )

Route & Halts

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Sr. No Up Train (20507 - Sairang → Anand Vihar Terminal) Arr Dep Day Down Train (20508 - Anand Vihar Terminal → Sairang) Arr Dep Day
1 SAIRANG – 16:30 1 ANAND VIHAR TERMINAL – 19:50 1
2 BHAIRABI 17:18 17:20 1 KANPUR CENTRAL 00:35 00:40 2
3 HAILAKANDI 18:28 18:30 1 PT. DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN. 04:35 04:45 2
4 BADARPUR JN. 19:40 19:50 1 PATNA JN 08:00 08:10 2
5 NEW HAFLONG 21:50 21:52 1 JAMALPUR JN 11:05 11:10 2
6 HOJAI 01:43 01:45 2 BHAGALPUR 12:25 12:30 2
7 GUWAHATI 04:00 04:15 2 SAHIBGANJ JN 13:46 13:48 2
8 RANGIYA JN. 05:13 05:15 2 MALDA TOWN 16:15 16:25 2
9 BARPETA ROAD 06:00 06:02 2 NEW JALPAIGURI 19:35 19:45 2
10 NEW BONGAIGAON 07:10 07:12 2 NEW COOCH BEHAR 21:55 22:05 2
11 NEW COOCH BEHAR 08:45 08:55 2 NEW BONGAIGAON 00:10 00:12 3
12 NEW JALPAIGURI 10:35 10:45 2 BARPETA ROAD 01:00 01:02 3
13 MALDA TOWN 14:50 15:00 2 RANGIYA JN. 02:00 02:02 3
14 SAHIBGANJ JN 16:53 16:55 2 GUWAHATI 03:20 03:35 3
15 BHAGALPUR 18:10 18:15 2 HOJAI 05:43 05:45 3
16 JAMALPUR JN 19:10 19:15 2 NEW HAFLONG 09:00 09:02 3
17 PATNA JN 22:00 22:10 2 BADARPUR JN. 11:20 11:30 3
18 PT. DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAYA JN. 01:20 01:30 3 HAILAKANDI 12:30 12:32 3
19 KANPUR CENTRAL 05:30 05:35 3 BHAIRABI 13:44 13:46 3
20 ANAND VIHAR TERMINAL 10:50 – 3 SAIRANG 15:15 – 3

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Coach Composition

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Coach Type Code Quantity
Engine ENG 2
Luggage/Parcel Van LPR 2
First AC Tier 1A 1
Second AC Tier 2A 4
Third AC Tier 3A 12
Pantry Car PC 1


Rake Reversal

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The train will reverse 1 time with both directions :

  1. Badarpur Junction

See also

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● Rajdhani Express

● Humsafar Express

● Duronto Express

● Sairang railway station

● Anand Vihar Terminal railway station

Notes

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a. Runs 1 day in a week.

References

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  1. ^ Vanlalruata, HC (9 September 2025). "Prime Minister Modi to inaugurate new Bairabi-Sairang railway line in Mizoram, enhancing connectivity". The Times of India. p. 1.
  2. ^ Mondal, Anish (1 June 2025). "New Delhi to Sairang (Aizawl) Rajdhani Express: Check distance, travel time, ticket price, time table, stoppages". ET Now. p. 3.
  3. ^ Mishra, Pallav (9 September 2025). "अब दिल्ली से आइजोल दूर नहीं! रेलवे चलाएगा राजधानी एक्सप्रेस, जानिए पूरी डिटेल". NDTV. p. 2.
  4. ^ Khan, Hafiz (10 September 2025). "जमालपुर, भागलपुर यात्रियों को मिलेगी एक और राजधानी एक्सप्रेस की सौगात". Hindustan. p. 1.
  5. ^ News source about inauguration
  6. ^ Source on Bhairabi–Sairang line completion
  7. ^ "India gets a Rajdhani train after six years: Aizawl to Delhi via rail is possible now". Kaiden World. 13 September 2025. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
  8. ^ "20508 Anand Vihar Terminal–Sairang Rajdhani Express Seat Availability". Adani One. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  9. ^ "20507 Rajdhani Express Train Route". eRail. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
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